After a tragic death and rebirth, I became the regent's favorite

"Your Highness, but what did the Marquis say? You and the Crown Prince are both the Queen's biological children, so don't think too much about it."

Fu Sheng was the person who had been with Xiao Ting the longest. He knew clearly that his master was completely like the current emperor, sensitive and suspicious, and he answered cautiously.

Not hearing the answer he wanted, Xiao Ting seemed a little dazed. He rode his horse slowly, but slowly deviated from the direction of the palace gate and went towards Jiaoyue Tower.

……

Rose Courtyard.

After returning from Qingya Temple, Shen Moyu's yard was filled with a strong smell of medicinal residue, and she never stepped out of the Rose Courtyard again.

Old Mrs. Shen sent people over several times, but Ji Chun sent them back every time, saying that she was seriously ill and not fit to see guests. Old Mrs. Shen was so angry that she complained to Shen Lingfeng again.

However, Shen Lingfeng has not had the extra energy to take care of the affairs of the inner house recently. For some reason, the incident in which the son of the Minister of Revenue beat to death the illegitimate son of the Marquis of Huai'an a few years ago was dug up.

Yesterday, his illegitimate daughter was covered with a white cloth and carried into the prime minister's residence. Things kept popping up one after another and he was overwhelmed.

He originally wanted to ask his wife Mo Wushuang for help, but he never expected that she had to go to Jiangnan to inspect shops at this critical juncture. All the work was piled on him, and he didn't even have time to catch his breath.

"Prime Minister, the old lady meant well. It is really disheartening for the young lady to do this."

The mark of the slap from before was still faintly visible on Madam Liao's face, and she even dared to gossip in front of Shen Lingfeng.

Shen Lingfeng was originally discussing in the study with the Vice Minister of Justice Yun Qisheng how to deal with Shen Lianer's body, and then how to curb the rumors among the people that the son of the Minister of Revenue was killing people and the situation was getting increasingly out of control.

After hearing Madam Liao's complaint, Shen Lingfeng became upset and threw the copybook on the table over.

"That's enough. Yoyo is already too frightened to see guests. Just don't disturb her. Why do you have to come and complain to me?"

Madam Liao didn't expect Shen Lingfeng, who was always known for being a filial son, to be so cold today.

"But, my Lord, the old lady is ill. She was so angry a few days ago that she had palpitations again today. There is nothing I can do..."

"If he is sick, please invite a doctor to come and treat him. I am very busy. Tell mother that if she really feels sorry for her son, she should stop making trouble."

Shen Lingfeng didn't listen to what Madam Liao said at all and sent her away impatiently.

"What are you standing there for? Why don't you go get a doctor?"

"Yes, yes, I will go right away. I will go right away."

Nanny Liao hurriedly got up from the ground and left the study in a panic.

Yun Qisheng has always followed Shen Lingfeng's lead. Now that something is happening in the Prime Minister's Mansion, how can he just sit back and watch?

"Prime Minister, the Third Miss's body has been in the Prime Minister's residence for a day and a night. The most urgent task is to find those beasts and bury the Third Miss as soon as possible."

"I thought so too. The people I sent out one after another all disappeared without a trace. There is no news at all."

Shen Lingfeng was so anxious that he got several blisters on his mouth. He sat at the desk with a frown on his face.

"In fact, the person who tied the bell should be the one who untied it. Why don't you ask the eldest lady? This matter has something to do with her, so it's always good to ask her."

Yun Qisheng didn't have a good impression of Shen Moyu, and he had also heard his daughter talk about how she was humiliated by Shen Moyu at the Hundred Flowers Banquet, so how could he miss this opportunity to cause trouble for her?

Shen Lingfeng thought for a moment and seemed to have taken Yun Qisheng's words to heart.

"So, do your best to suppress the rumors in the streets and don't spread them any further. Once they get to the palace, the consequences will be disastrous. As for Lian'er's matter, I will take care of it myself."

"I will arrange it right away."

Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Yun Qisheng did not stay long and bowed to say goodbye.

After seeing Yun Qisheng off, Shen Lingfeng hurried towards the Rose Courtyard. His steps were quick and hasty. As expected, he was stopped by Ji Chun at the door.

"Sir, the young lady was too frightened and is still sleeping. Please have mercy on her and don't wake her up at this time."

"Get out of the way. I have something to ask you. Besides, she is my daughter. How can you stop me like this?!"

Shen Lingfeng was not willing to listen to Ji Chun. After scolding him harshly, he was about to walk into the yard. Ji Chun blocked his way without giving in.

"I'm sorry, sir. Without the young lady's order, I can't let even a fly in."

"How dare you! This is the Prime Minister's residence, my own home. Go wherever you want. Get out of here!"

"Jichun, let father in."

After Shen Lingfeng finished speaking, he was about to take action, and Shen Moyu's voice came out weakly from inside.

"Is he really sick?"

Shen Lingfeng talked to himself as he walked. The yard was filled with a strong smell of medicine, which made his mouth taste bitter. He became more and more uneasy.

"Father."

Shen Moyu lay on the bed with a pale face, his forehead covered with sweat, wetting his loose hair. He looked deflated and had no energy at all.

Shen Lingfeng looked at Shen Moyu like this and suddenly felt a little regretful. How could she help him like this?

"How come you're so sick after just one day of not seeing each other?"

Shen Lingfeng sat on the wooden stool beside the bed. He felt a little distressed because he had seen it with his own eyes. "Has the doctor come to see you?"

"Prime Minister, my young lady was overly frightened at Qingya Temple, and was also very sad because of the sudden death of the third young lady. The doctor said that this is a heart disease, and taking medicine can only treat the symptoms, not the root cause."

Li Yue, who was standing by, heard Shen Lingfeng's question and immediately knelt down to answer, her voice choked with sobs, which was heartbreaking.

"Father knows that you and Lian'er have a deep relationship, but you must also take care of yourself. You are my only daughter."

Shen Lingfeng patted the back of Shen Moyu's hand, his words revealing a fatherly tone, and then he changed the subject.

"Speaking of this, father does have something to ask you. Did you hear anything at Qingya Temple that night?"

"Father may not know that the Fourth Princess and I were drugged that night. When we woke up, it was already morning and we had no idea what had happened."

With every word Shen Moyu spoke, he seemed weaker. At the end, he kept gasping for breath and looked very uncomfortable.

"Is there still this?"

Shen Lingfeng's heart finally died. He didn't know many of the inside stories of Qingya Temple. He had wanted to get some details from Shen Moyu, but now it seemed impossible.

"Father, I heard that my aunt and my third sister were staying in the same meditation room at that time. I don't know why my third sister was alone later."

Shen Moyou's words hit the nail on the head. "Also, from the time of the incident until now, we have detained the people from Wuyang Marquis' Mansion for a whole day, but they didn't react at all. Doesn't father find it strange?"

"You mean..."

Shen Lingfeng didn't know what he was thinking about. He felt his hair stand on end. He shook his head and denied it, "It's impossible. Lian'er is her biological daughter. Even a tiger won't eat its own cubs. How could she possibly harm her own daughter?"